Aims and Objectives

The aim of MASHnet is:

To improve the application of modelling and simulation techniques within healthcare decision making.

Our objectives are:

To establish a steering group which communicates on an on-going basis to facilitate the activities of the network. Ideally to include members from differing backgrounds.
To create a dedicated web site to disseminate information, sharing of ideas and best practice.
To organise regular (e.g. twice yearly) seminars of the membership to share experiences and ideas in healthcare modelling and simulation.
To foster links and dialogue with other key organisations and special interest groups.
To develop a dedicated e-journal (distributed via the internet) and to promote the publication of papers and articles in the field of healthcare modelling and simulation.
To establish a directory of practitioners in healthcare modelling and simulation in the UK
To build a comprehensive bibliography of healthcare modelling and simulation publications accessible through the website
To develop educational resources (including web-based) for health care modelling and simulation
To stimulate the use of modelling in health care decision making through active dialogue with professionals in health care

The UK Network for Modelling & Simulation in Healthcare